HOUSE & GARDEN

Mara Superior’s House & Garden Series highlights the landscape, architecture, and lifestyle of New England. The artworks display the depth of influence that living in the area has had on the artist’s aesthetic, and range from teapots, to relief tiles and platters.

TEAPOTS

Mara Superior, “A Tea Party”, 1985, 17 x 22.5 x 4″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “A Tea Party”, 1985, 17 x 22.5 x 4″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “A Tea Party”, 1985, 17 x 22.5 x 4″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “A Tea Party”, 1985, 17 x 22.5 x 4″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “Trees/ Forrest/ Tea Tea Time”, 1985, 19.75 x 16 x 9″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “Trees/ Forrest/ Tea Tea Time”, 1985, 19.75 x 16 x 9″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “A Pennsylvania Teapot”, 1987, 21 x 20 x 9″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “A Pennsylvania Teapot”, 1987, 21 x 20 x 9″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “A Pennsylvania Teapot”, 1987, 21 x 20 x 9″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “A Pennsylvania Teapot”, 1987, 21 x 20 x 9″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “A Tea House”, 1988, 23 x 21 x 8.5″, porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze, wood, gold leaf.

Mara Superior, “A Tea House”, 1988, 23 x 21 x 8.5″, porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze, wood, gold leaf.

Mara Superior, “A Tea House”, 1988, 23 x 21 x 8.5″, porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze, wood, gold leaf.

Mara Superior, “A Tea House”, 1988, 23 x 21 x 8.5″, porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze, wood, gold leaf.

Mara Superior, “The Homestead: A Pastoral”, 1989, 19 x 15 x 8″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “The Homestead: A Pastoral”, 1989, 19 x 15 x 8″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “The Homestead: A Pastoral”, 1989, 19 x 15 x 8″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “The Homestead: A Pastoral”, 1989, 19 x 15 x 8″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “A Dream House Teapot”, 1992, 6 x 13 x 7.5″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “A Dream House Teapot”, 1992, 6 x 13 x 7.5″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “Arbor Vitae/Enchanted Wood”, 1993, 11 x 20 x 9″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “Arbor Vitae/Enchanted Wood”, 1993, 11 x 20 x 9″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “Arbor Vitae/Enchanted Wood”, 1993, 11 x 20 x 9″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “Arbor Vitae/Enchanted Wood”, 1993, 11 x 20 x 9″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “La Femme”, 1998, 17.5 x 19 x 7″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “La Femme”, 1995, detail, 17.5 x 19 x 7″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “La Femme”, 1995, detail, 17.5 x 19 x 7″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “La Femme”, 1995, detail, 17.5 x 19 x 7″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “La Femme”, 1995, detail, 17.5 x 19 x 7″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “La Femme”, 1995, detail, 17.5 x 19 x 7″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “Afternoon Tea”, 1996, 14 x 19 x 6.5″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “Afternoon Tea”, 1996, 14 x 19 x 6.5″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “Afternoon Tea”, 1996, 14 x 19 x 6.5″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “Afternoon Tea”, 1996, 14 x 19 x 6.5″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “Afternoon Tea”, 1996, 14 x 19 x 6.5″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “No Place Like Home”, 2005, 13 x 19 x 10″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze, gold leaf, bone, ink, brass pins.

Mara Superior, “No Place Like Home”, 2005, 13 x 19 x 10″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze, gold leaf, bone, ink, brass pins.

Mara Superior, “No Place Like Home”, 2005, 13 x 19 x 10″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze, gold leaf, bone, ink, brass pins.

Mara Superior, “Mates for Life (A Swan’s Wedding Day)”, 2008, 23 x 16 x 10″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze, wood, gold leaf, bone, ink.

Mara Superior, “Mates for Life (A Swan’s Wedding Day)”, 2008, 23 x 16 x 10″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze, wood, gold leaf, bone, ink.

Mara Superior, “A Swan’s Wedding Day”, 2008, 21 x 16 x 10″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze, wood, gold leaf, bone, ink, brass pins. Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian American Museum of Art (2019.7.1).

Mara Superior, “A Swan’s Wedding Day”, 2008, 21 x 16 x 10″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze, wood, gold leaf, bone, ink, brass pins. Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian American Museum of Art (2019.7.1).

Mara Superior, “Harmony Two Chimney House Teapot”, 2010, 11 x 16 x 8″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze, wood, bone, ink, brass pins, milk paint base.

Mara Superior, “Harmony Two Chimney House Teapot”, 2010, 11 x 16 x 8″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze, wood, bone, ink, brass pins, milk paint base.

Mara Superior, “Harmony Two Chimney House Teapot”, 2010, 11 x 16 x 8″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze, wood, bone, ink, brass pins, milk paint base.

Mara Superior, “Harmony Two Chimney House Teapot”, 2010, 11 x 16 x 8″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze, wood, bone, ink, brass pins, milk paint base.

Mara Superior, “Spring/Tree of Life”, 2015, 11 x 14 x 4″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze, gold leaf.

Mara Superior, “Spring/Tree of Life”, 2015, 11 x 14 x 4″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze, gold leaf.

Mara Superior, “A Spring Dream (Rabbit Teapot)”, 2008, 16 x 17 x 6″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze, wood, gold leaf. Fuller Craft Museum (2018.25).

Mara Superior, “A Spring Dream (Rabbit Teapot)”, 2008, 16 x 17 x 6″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze, wood, gold leaf. Fuller Craft Museum (2018.25).

Mara Superior, “A Spring Dream (Rabbit Teapot)”, 2008, 16 x 17 x 6″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze, wood, gold leaf. Fuller Craft Museum (2018.25).

Mara Superior, “A Spring Dream (Rabbit Teapot)”, 2008, 16 x 17 x 6″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze, wood, gold leaf. Fuller Craft Museum (2018.25).

VESSELS

Mara Superior, “A Dream Housing Dreaming”, 1984, 15.25 x 13.25 x 5″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “A Dream Housing Dreaming”, 1984, 15.25 x 13.25 x 5″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “A Dream Housing Dreaming”, 1984, 15.25 x 13.25 x 5″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “A Dream Housing Dreaming”, 1984, 15.25 x 13.25 x 5″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “A Dream Housing Dreaming”, 1984, 15.25 x 13.25 x 5″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “A Landscape/A Cow”, 1985, 12 x 8 x 3″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze. Bennington Museum of Art (2019.1.2).

Mara Superior, “A Landscape/A Cow”, 1985, 12 x 8 x 3″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze. Bennington Museum of Art (2019.1.2).

Mara Superior, “Pair of Love Birds Vases”, 1990, 11.25 x 13.5 x 5″ (each), high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “Pair of Love Birds Vases”, 1990, 11.25 x 13.5 x 5″ (each), high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “Pair of Love Birds Vases”, 1990, 11.25 x 13.5 x 5″ (each), high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “Pair of Love Birds Vases”, 1990, 11.25 x 13.5 x 5″ (each), high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “Pair of Love Birds Vases”, 1990, 11.25 x 13.5 x 5″ (each), high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “Pair of Love Birds Vases”, 1990, 11.25 x 13.5 x 5″ (each), high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “My Pet”, 1990, 16 x 21 x 7″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “My Pet”, 1990, 16 x 21 x 7″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “Amour/Harmony”, 1991, 10.5 x 22 7″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “Amour/Harmony”, 1991, 10.5 x 22 7″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “Amour/Harmony”, 1991, 10.5 x 22 7″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “Amour/Harmony”, 1991, 10.5 x 22 7″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “Pair of Talking Bird Vases”, 1991, 11 x 13 x 4″ (each), high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “Pair of Talking Bird Vases”, 1991, 11 x 13 x 4″ (each), high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “Pair of Talking Bird Vases”, 1991, 11 x 13 x 4″ (each), high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “Pair of Talking Bird Vases”, 1991, 11 x 13 x 4″ (each), high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “Pair of Talking Bird Vases”, 1991, 11 x 13 x 4″ (each), high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “Pair of Talking Bird Vases”, 1991, 11 x 13 x 4″ (each), high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “Pair of Talking Bird Vases”, 1991, 11 x 13 x 4″ (each), high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “Vermont Views/ Emerald Homestead”, 1993, 7.25 x 11.75 x 4″ (each), high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “Vermont Views/ Emerald Homestead”, 1993, 7.25 x 11.75 x 4″ (each), high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “Vermont Views/ Emerald Homestead”, 1993, 7.25 x 11.75 x 4″ (each), high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “Vermont Views/ Emerald Homestead”, 1993, 7.25 x 11.75 x 4″ (each), high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “Vermont Views/ Emerald Homestead”, 1993, 7.25 x 11.75 x 4″ (each), high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “Vermont Views/ Emerald Homestead”, 1993, 7.25 x 11.75 x 4″ (each), high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

PLATTERS, RELIEFS & TILE PICTURES

Mara Superior, “A Home Comfort”, 1982, 12 x 12 x 1.5″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “A Tea Party Platter”, 1987, 12.5 x 15.75 x .75″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “A Tea Party Platter”, 1987, 12.5 x 15.75 x .75″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “Largest Heart Platter”, 1989, 20 x 19.5 x 1.5″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “Largest Heart Platter”, 1989, 20 x 19.5 x 1.5″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “Rose Arbor”, 1998, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “House & Garden”, 1998, 15 x 18 x 3″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “Spring Two Rabbits Relief”, 2002, 19.5 x 6.5″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “Peace on Earth”, 2003, 13 x 19 x 2″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “Peace on Earth”, 2003, 13 x 19 x 2″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “Vermont View”, 2005, 14.5 x 19.5 x 1.5″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze, wood frame, paint, gold leaf. Bennington Museum of Art (2019. 1.1).

Mara Superior, “Vermont View”, 2005, 14.5 x 19.5 x 1.5″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze, wood frame, paint, gold leaf. Bennington Museum of Art (2019. 1.1).

Mara Superior, “Amour”, 2008, 12.5 x 19.5 x 3″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze, wood.

Mara Superior, “Alfresco”, 2011, 16 x 20 x 2.5″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze, gold leaf.

Mara Superior, “Alfresco”, 2011, 16 x 20 x 2.5″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze, gold leaf.

Mara Superior, “La Vache Pot de Creme”, 2016, 16.5 x 16.5 x 3″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “La Vache Pot de Creme”, 2016, 16.5 x 16.5 x 3″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “June Platter” 2016, 12.5 x 16.5 x 1.5″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “June Platter” 2016, 12.5 x 16.5 x 1.5″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “My June Garden”, 2018, 16 x 16 x 2.25″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior, “My June Garden”, 2018, 16 x 16 x 2.25″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.

Mara Superior “Winter House Platter”, 2004, 14 x 18 x 1.5″, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze.